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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005,568.41, 4,507,916.58 and 983,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005,568.41, 4,507,916.58 and 983,892.40 is: 1,475,695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005,568.41 : 4,507,916.58 = 983,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005,568.41/4,507,916.58 = 983,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005,568.41x = 4,507,916.58 × 983,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005,568.41x = 4,435,304,851,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,304,851,626.20/3,005,568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,695.86

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